16--CV-22 Special Test Equipment

The Naval Air Systems Command, part of the Department of Defense, intends to negotiate with the Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office for the procurement of specialized test equipment necessary for the production of the CV-22 aircraft. This procurement will be conducted on a sole-source basis under FAR Part 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source exists to meet the agency's requirements, precluding full and open competition. The solicitation, identified as "16--CV-22 Special Test Equipment" and posted on September 23, 2004, falls under NAICS code 336411, which pertains to aircraft manufacturing. The contracting office is located in Patuxent River, Maryland, and the point(s) of contact for this acquisition are Contract Specialists Kelly D. Powell and Stephanie A. Diehl, who can be reached via their Navy email addresses or by phone. The contract covers the acquisition of essential test equipment that supports the CV-22 program, reflecting a targeted procurement to maintain production capabilities. Further details and updates can be accessed through the official government contracting portal.